The Brit Awards 2016 were all about Adele tonight (February 24), as the diva took home four trophies at the ITV gala.
Adele's comeback train rolled into the O2 Arena, as she won British Single of the Year for 'Hello' and British Female Solo Artist.
After alternately swearing and crying throughout the night, she was all smiles when 25 won MasterCard British Album of the Year.
"I'm really sorry about swearing earlier and for the ugly cry face," Adele joked, adding to her fans: "You're incredible, you blow me away every time!"
Adele also took home the Brits Global Success for her banner year – presented by astronaut Tim Peake from the International Space Station.
One Direction walked away with British Video for 'Drag Me Down', with Liam Payne and Louis Tomlinson making a sly reference to the band's hiatus while accepting.
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"How's your break been?" Liam cheekily quizzed his pal.
"It's been lovely, Liam," Louis replied.
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Coldplay were handed the Best British Group gong by Simon Pegg, while James Bay triumphed as British Male Solo Artist.
In the tightly-contested International Group category, Tame Impala won out over Alabama Shakes, Eagles of Death Metal, Major Lazer and U2.
Elsewhere, Justin Bieber and Björk emerged victorious as International Male and Female of the Year.
Catfish and the Bottlemen had the upset of the night when they won British Breakthrough Act over ubiquitous chart-topper Jess Glynne, James Bay, Wolf Alice and Years & Years.
Announced ahead of the telecast was Jack Garratt as the Critics' Choice recipient, following in the footsteps of James Bay, Sam Smith and Jessie J.
Ant & Dec hosted the 36th Brit Awards from The O2 in London.
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